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Dubai Airshow 2025 Sets Historic Record with Deals Exceeding US$202 Billion

Dubai Airshow 2025 concluded Friday with an extraordinary week of breakthroughs, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping discussions. From major announcements to unparalleled networking opportunities

Egypt Requests National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $4.67 billion.

Interview with Mansour Al-Babtain, Vice President of Commercial Partnerships and Liaison, World Defense Show (WDS)

The World Defense Show (WDS) continues to cement its position as a leading international defense and security platform. The show actively supports Saudi Vision 2030’s goal to localize defense expenditures by 50% through strategic partnerships

Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2025

For the second time, the organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX) have selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the fourth edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air) exhibition.

EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.

UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.

Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.

Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.

Korea’s Defense Exports to the Middle East Surge Threefold in Five Years

Korea’s defense exports to the Middle East have tripled over the past five years, underscoring the region’s growing strategic importance in Seoul’s arms trade as President Lee Jae Myung visited last month the broader Middle East and North Africa region on a state trip.

Northrop Grumman Unveils ‘Project Talon’ Autonomous Wingman

Northrop Grumman unveiled Project Talon, an autonomous aircraft built to fly alongside crewed fighters. As the latest addition to the company’s elite autonomous portfolio, Project Talon represents a paradigm shift in air dominance as an adaptive, collaborative teammate for combat missions.

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